Governance Upskilling for Board Members

Good governance is essential to the sustainability and continuous improvement of independent schools. CAIS recognizes the critical role that Governors and Trustees play in school leadership. We are grateful to the dedicated volunteers who bring their diverse backgrounds and commitment to enhancing our school communities.

To support Governors in independent schools, CAIS offers a variety of programs throughout the year, including:

Governance Guide (free digital version for members; print version available to members at a discounted rate and to non-members for a higher fee)
- Member schools can access a free digital version through CAIS Connect. Non-members can order a print copy here.
New Chairs Orientation (exclusive to CAIS Member Schools)
CAIServices Advisors (available to all schools)
- Our advisors have a track record of success in various areas, including governance, strategic planning, and leadership development. Find out more here.
Governance Workshops (free for members; available to non-members for a fee)
- Interactive sessions designed to enhance the governance skills of board members. Non-CAIS members can participate for a fee of $75 if affiliated with regional partners (QAIS, CIS Ontario, ISABC) or $150 for all other participants. See details below.
Fireside Chats on Emerging and Important Issues (free for members; available to non-members for a fee)
- Engaging discussions led by experts on pressing issues relevant to independent school boards. Non-CAIS members can participate for a fee of $75 if affiliated with regional partners (QAIS, CIS Ontario, ISABC) or $150 for all other participants. See details below.

Upcoming Governance Workshops

Hosted by: Richard Powers from Rotman School of Business, Toronto

We are thrilled to offer new governance workshops specifically designed to enhance the leadership skills of independent school board members. These interactive, two-hour orientation and overview sessions will provide valuable insights and practical tools to support effective governance.

Workshop Dates (choose the session that best fits your schedule):

October 9 from 6-8 PM ET
December 5 from 6-8 PM ET
April 23 from 6-8 PM ET

Registration:

CAIS Board Members: Please log in to CAIS Connect to register for free.
Not a CAIS Board Member? If your school is a member of CIS Ontario, ISABC, or QAIS, you can join a workshop session for a $75 fee. For all other participants, the fee is $150. Register here . After completing the form and payment, you will be redirected to a Zoom registration form. Once the Zoom registration is complete, you will receive all the necessary details to attend the webinar.

CIS Ontario

ISABC

QAIS

NEW! FIRESIDE CHATS ON EMERGING AND IMPORTANT ISSUES

In addition to the case-study based upskilling workshops that are being provided for all boards, we will be providing opportunities for fireside chats with Canadian and International experts for topical and emerging issues relevant to the fiduciary, strategic, and generative needs of CAIS School Boards.

Note:

CAIS Members: Participate in these sessions at no additional cost.
Non-CAIS Members: Join for a fee of $75 per session for those affiliated with regional partners (QAIS, CIS Ontario, ISABC), or $150 per session for all other non-members.

Polarization in School Communities

Hosted by: Anne-Marie Balzano from Mission & Data
Date & Time: October 15 from 7-8 PM ET
CAIS Members: Please log in to CAIS Connect to register at no cost.
Non-members: Register here.

Board Culture and Succession Planning

Hosted by: Richard Powers from Rotman School of Business, Toronto
Date & Time: November 13 from 6-7 PM ET
CAIS Members: Please log in to CAIS Connect to register at no cost.
Non-members: Register here.

Cybersecurity Risks and Governance

Hosted by: Michael Parent from SFU Beedie School of Business, Vancouver
Date & Time: November 26 from 7-8 PM ET
CAIS Members: Please log in to CAIS Connect to register at no cost.
Non-members: Register here.

Searching for a New Head? Things to Consider

Hosted by: Richard Powers from Rotman School of Business, Toronto
Date & Time: January 28 from 6-7 PM ET
CAIS Members: Please log in to CAIS Connect to register at no cost.
Non-members: Register here.

Climate Change/ Sustainability at Board Level

Hosted by: Aida Sijamic Wahid from University of Toronto
Date & Time: February 11 from 7-8 PM ET
CAIS Members: Please log in to CAIS Connect to register at no cost.
Non-members: Register here.

EDI at the Board level (diversifying the board)

EDI at the Board Level (Diversifying the Board)

Hosted by: Aida Sijamic Wahid from University of Toronto
Date & Time: April 17 from 7-8 PM ET
CAIS Members: Please log in to CAIS Connect to register at no cost.
Non-members: Register here.

More topics and sessions will be added as needed or requested by school boards. Please reach out to anand@cais.ca if you would like to see a particular topic featured or would like to contribute an expert to support our network.

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